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5 concerns for potential trap game in Week 4 vs. Colts

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Levi Wallace #29 of the Pittsburgh Steelers pushes Michael Pittman Jr. #11 of the Indianapolis Colts out of bounds during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Levi Wallace #29 of the Pittsburgh Steelers pushes Michael Pittman Jr. #11 of the Indianapolis Colts out of bounds during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

The Pittsburgh Steelers are no strangers to playing down to their competition. Historically, the Pittsburgh Steelers have stayed competitive against good teams, such as their AFC North rivals to name a few. Many Steelers fans, myself included, feared that the team could fall victim to potential trap games over the past three weeks. The Falcons, the Broncos, and the Chargers all seemed beatable, and the Steelers turned that into a reality. However, the 1-2 Colts, who outplayed Pittsburgh in their most recent matchup, present the undefeated Steelers with a chance to overlook their opponents and ultimately succumb to the dreaded 'Pittsburgh trap game'. Here are five concerns that could make this scenario possible in their Week 4 matchup:

Colts' eight total offensive TDs versus the Steelers' three

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Offense may regress on the road

Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) throws a pass while under pressure from Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) throws a pass while under pressure from Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Steelers injuries are piling up: Highsmith, Warren, and Harris from Week 3 alone

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Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Colts have more playmakers on offense: Taylor, Richardson, Pittman, Mitchell

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Joe Sargent/Getty Images

Colts' offensive line may create trouble for Steeler's number one ranked defense

Oct 2, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Tennessee Titans cornerback Kristian Fulton (26) goes for a loose ball in front of Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Titans won 24 to 17. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Tennessee Titans cornerback Kristian Fulton (26) goes for a loose ball in front of Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Titans won 24 to 17. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

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